You’ll remember that last week I teamed up with Shondra from Walk with Me and Blues and Pinks to give one lucky Scavenger Hunter a choice of an entire collection of digital papers that are available in the shop, one premade logo or a $25 credit toward a custom logo. This week…we have a winner: #41 - Kimberly from A Fresh Perspective! Congratulations Kimberly. Please email me and I’ll get you set up with Shondra.

With that said, if you’re new to the Scavenger Hunt…WELCOME! If you’ve been hunting with me for a while, I hope this past week’s items inspired you. Next week, I’ve decided to give us a week off to celebrate the holidays with our families. If you don’t celebrate Christmas or if you have some time on your hands and you’re looking for something to do…use next week to pull together your photos for Memories, Dreams and Collections which will launch on January 1, 2012 (I’ll remind you again next week). And if you don’t know what I’m talking about…click HERE. It looks like we’ll have a good turn out so I can’t wait to see what you guys pull together.

The rules are simple:

Anyone can participate.

You’re encouraged to take five new photos this week for the challenge. Creativity is also encouraged!

If you get stumped, you may use one photo from your archive (although I’m not too strict about it – I do my best to take fresh shots).

Link up here on Sunday (or Tuesday at the latest) – you can use the button above.

Leave comments for at least five entries around yours (we have so many new participants each week, this is the only way I know to be inclusive).

Have fun!

Without further discussion…here are my interpretations this week:

1. What is it?

Last weekend, during my session with Liz and Jodie, I was sure to capture their dogs in action. Jodie pulled out what looks to be a duck for them to chase. I don’t know “what it is,” but they certainly enjoyed it.

2. Children/Fur Babies Sleeping

Yesterday, I was editing a few photos for one of my clients when Kitty Paw decided to snuggle up beside me and take a nap. I remembered that I still needed a photo for this prompt and moved off the couch to take the picture. She’s not completely asleep in this picture…probably mad at me because I moved.

3. Joy

What could be more joyful than a sweet baby boy. This is just one of many photos to come in the next week or two of one of my newest clients, Sebastian. Isn’t he adorable?

4. Window

Look – there’s a window…on the truck. This is another punishment shot (you’ll remember the first one I shared during my preview earlier in the week: here). The sweet dogs had way too much fun for one day. Between the never-ending field, a swim in the mud and chasing chickens…of course somebody was going to get in trouble.

5. Half

Do you remember Miss Adeline? I caught up with her last weekend as well for her six month portrait session. In the spirit of Christmas, we wanted to capture her in her cute candy cane dress…in front of the Christmas tree. We also wanted to capture a smile, but she was not having it (apparently, she’s just like her mother in that regard…so I’ve been told). Nonetheless, here is a photo of her upper half at half a year old. Can you tell I’m stretching it?

What were your interpretations of the items this week? I can’t wait to check them out. Be sure to load your pictures on your blog (or your Flickr photostream) and link up at the bottom of this post. Feel free to grab a button to display on your blog along with your scavenger hunt items. The linky will be open until Tuesday night at midnight (EST). If you didn’t participate this week, you’ll have to wait until 2012…but don’t forget to sign up for Memories, Dreams and Reflections!

Even though there will be no Scavenger Hunt next week, you can still contribute items to the list for future hunts…just send me an email with your suggestions (I can better keep track of them this way). Each week, I will select one reader’s prompt list, add those items to what is currently on tap and give the selected reader a shout out on my blog during Scavenger Hunt Sunday. Also, be sure to come back tomorrow for Shoot and Edit: Part 1, Week 50. The prompt/theme is “Holiday Traditions.” Happy Shooting!

One last thing…I normally link up with Kat’s Exploring with a Camera prompt for Scavenger Hunt Sunday. This past week, she posted a neat lesson on “Creative Lights.” Here’s her lesson last year called “Star Light, Star Bright,” and then her most recent lesson posted on Friday. I am going to attempt to participate with her at some point this week even though it will not be part of the hunt. I hope you’ll join me.

Awww, Kitty Paw is just so sweet curled up like that. I love the expression on little Sebastian’s face. So adorable. And the eyes in your “half” shot really capture the attention. She is a cutie.Looking forward to the Memories, Dreams and Reflections. Have a Merry Christmas! (Feels funny not having a scavenger hunt list.)

I love the baby shots. Great eyes on both of them. I adore the expression on the Joy baby. I’m always up for some furbaby action. My kitty Lucy always sleeps in the best funky positions but always moves when I go for the camera.

You are totally stretching it this week in the Scavenger-and I love that. Creative interpretations is what it’s all about.Kitty Paw and my Princess P definitely live the good life. Those baby shots are amazing. Both with such wonderful blue eyes. Merry Christmas Ashley. Thank you for hostessing the Scavenger. I love it.

sometimes I can be so thick. I admired your photos this morning and then moved on without leaving a comment. I’m dazzled by Miss Adeline’s bright-eyed wonder. what a capture! love the doggie pic too, but my fave is Kitty Paw. what beautiful fur she has. that looks to be the epitome of soft. thanks for hosting SHS each week. and a Merry Christmas to you!

With thanks to Ms.Becky for the link and thanks to you for the words…I am better with words at the moment than photos… Enjoy

12/18/11 The Cup Half Full Runeth Over

What is it… sugar, water, mixed and whipped?The sugar plums and chocolate coins of sleeping childrenSpinning tops or watching the train circle the evergreen = joyFrom the window candles, blinking bulbs and gathered familiesOnly half of what can be imagined is what is in the scene

What is it… potatoes, red cabbage, wine, fried onionsThe dishes we are asked to bring to feed adults who act like childrenSpinning on the dance floor in our finest dress = joyLooking out the window expecting and receiving snowOnly half of what can be expected when the clock strikes twelve

What is it… the curve and line, the dot making the letterThe words that are read from year to year for the childrenTo remember miracles both large and small = joyFrom the window if you listen the words of worshipers allOnly half of what can be imagined is what is in the scene

That 3rd photo is simple AMAZING! I didn’t read this post because this day has whipped me and I can barely see….but I did look at your lovely photos and I appreciate the smile they sent my way. Your space is lovely….~ Barefoot Mama

I think I make the same face as Miss Adeline when I don’t feel like having my photo taken…haha! (And no, I am so not ready for Christmas next week–we still haven’t found the time to decorate our tree, yikes!)